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Council publishes Local Plan for final consultation
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) has published the final consultation version of the Local Plan and is encouraging residents to review the documents so they are ready to give their feedback.
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Council expands food waste service to residents in flats
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is expanding its separate weekly food waste collection service from 30 March, making it easier for more residents to recycle and reduce waste.
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Residents Panel makes recommendations on complaints procedure
A resident focus group made up of council tenants and leaseholders has completed a review of how the council handles complaints.
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Cracking fun in Welwyn Hatfield this Easter!
There will be some egg-cellent adventures in Welwyn Hatfield this Easter, and we have the egg-sclusive on what’s on offer for children and people of all ages!
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Council’s new strategy aims to build strong and sustainable local economy
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has launched its new Economic Development Strategy aimed at building the strongest-possible local economy while offering residents and businesses opportunities to grow.
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Reminder: Central Government consultation on Local Government Reorganisation closing on 26 March
Residents and organisations across Hertfordshire are reminded to have their say on proposals to change the structure of local government in the county.
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Donation of household packs gives residents best start in temporary accommodation
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s temporary accommodation team have taken delivery of 20 home-starter packs thanks to a generous donation from the council’s planned maintenance contractor Equans.
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Longmead Estate gets refresh as part of council’s Nicer Neighbourhoods initiative
Improvements are now underway at Longmead Estate in Hatfield as part of the council’s ongoing Nicer Neighbourhoods initiative.
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Council launches bid for Town of Culture 2028
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is launching a joint bid for Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield to each be a UK Town of Culture 2028, following the announcement of a national competition.
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New photographic exhibition to open at Mill Green Museum
Mill Green Watermill and Museum has reopened for 2026 following a short winter break, with a new museum exhibition launching alongside the popular mill tours and a Handmade Journal Workshop.
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Council holds second Day of Action at Salisbury Village to tackle fly-tipping and littering
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council held a second Day of Action today (11 March) at Salisbury Village Estate as part of an ongoing initiative to tackle the issue of fly-tipping & littering in the area.
